Dongying runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Dongying and your time
Dongying at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.46° N, 118.49° E |
Time zone in Dongying
Local time in Dongying is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Dongying shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Dongying, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dongying for 2026 or 2027.
Dongying time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Dongying is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Because Dongying keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Dongying
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Dongying is at 4:44 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:31 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Dongying
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:45 AM | 7:30 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:54 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:17 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 35 min |
When the sun is highest in Dongying
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Dongying: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Dongying
Every city below shares Dongying’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binzhou | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shouguang | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zibo | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingzhou | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changle | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoucun | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Weifang | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changyi | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Dongying
- Convert a time to or from Dongying: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dongying in?
Dongying uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Dongying use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dongying last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Dongying and New York?
Dongying is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Dongying does not.
Is Dongying on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Dongying and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dongying?
About 14 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.